Elevated Insights Assessment

12/09/2025

Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan a cofounding member of Elevated Insights Assessment is coming up on her 7th year (January 2026) as a proud executive board member of the Autism Society of Colorado. As many of you know grant and state funding have been cut dramatically and our community has faced tremendous challenges with this administration- requiring ongoing advocacy and education to refute rhetoric, misinformation, and fake science. The Autism Society of Colorado may need to drastically cut programs and services offered in 2026 unless we are able to raise the funds to sustain them.

Today we are using our platform to ask for your donation. Your gift ensures that every family, individual, and professional in Colorado has access to sound information and a trusted connection — no matter how rough the waters become. Please join me in giving to Autism Society of Colorado https://www.coloradogives.org/organization/AutismColorado

Your Gift Makes Survival Possible:

$5- we have over 12,000 people who receive our newsletter and over 13,000 followers on our social media- that is 28,000 people who are supporting our work. Just $5 from ½ of our followers can add up to $70,000. That amount would propel us into 2026 with a solid anchor.

Autism Society of Colorado creates connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Our vision is to create a world where everyone in the Autism community is connected to the support they need, when they need it.

10/06/2025

At Elevated Insights Assessment, we’re committed to helping families navigate information about autism with clarity and compassion. Recently, claims linking prenatal acetaminophen (Tylenol) exposure to autism have resurfaced in social media and popular media discussions—creating understandable concern among parents and professionals alike.

In our latest blog, we take a closer look at what the current research actually tells us (and what it doesn’t). Our goal is to separate fear-based headlines from evidence-based understanding, supporting families and providers in making informed, confident decisions.

Read the full post here:

10/05/2025

Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan was recently interviewed by Education Week related to ongoing rhetoric related to Tylenol and Autism

Misinformation about autism can fuel stigma that harms students, educators say.

08/28/2025

https://elevatedinsights.org/neurodivergent-children-and-young-adults/

Unlocking Potential: The Power of Psychological Assessment for Children and Young Adults Neurodivergence is at the heart of understanding how children, teens, and young adults learn, grow, and thrive. At Elevated Insights Assessment (EIA), we support families by offering

07/04/2025

Did you know that Colorado Medicaid cuts are hurting small businesses providing essential care?

Our colleagues were interviewed yesterday

The state eliminated minimum payment guarantees for essential providers due to budget constraints.

07/01/2025

Supporting Your Teen’s Transition to College: A Guide to College Disability Accommodations

As your teen prepares to head off to college, navigating disability accommodations can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Dr. Colón's latest blog breaks down what families need to know about college disability services, documentation requirements, and how to support your student in advocating for their needs.

Whether your teen has ADHD, autism, a learning difference, or another diagnosis, this guide offers practical tips to ease the transition and empower independence.

https://elevatedinsights.org/college-disability-accommodations/

Supporting Your Teen’s Transition to College: A Guide to College Disability Accommodations As a developmental psychologist, I’ve worked with many teens and families preparing for the transition from high school to college. This period is exciting but

06/24/2025

Dr. Paz Ryan was recently interviewed by American Psychological Association as part of an article https://www.apa.org/monitor/2025/09/advocate-autism-wave-misinformation.html.

A more in-depth look into Dr. Paz Ryan's interview Understanding the Concerns Surrounding Data Registries can be found here: https://elevatedinsights.org/concerns-in-autism-care/

Understanding the Concerns Surrounding Data Registries in Autism Care Elevated Insights Assessment, Co-Founder and Bilingual (English/Spanish) Psychologist, Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan (among other individuals) was recently interviewed by Efua Andoh, Senior Writer, for the American Psychological Associati...

06/06/2025

One of our favorite small local businesses that provides inclusive gymnastics for young kiddos (ages 1-12) has partnered with the Autism Society of Colorado throughout the summer.

Join ASC and Twist and Tumble for a full summer of sensory-inclusive open gym time. This special time is open to all abilities, and everyone is welcome. Wednesdays from 12-1:30 starting June 11 and continuing every week for the summer. Cost is $5 per child, and registration is required: https://www.twistandtumble.com/open-gym

See you there for some summer fun!

05/10/2025

So excited for one of our local gymnastics studios to be partnering with the Autism Society of Colorado. Check out Sensory Gym Wednesday all summer long $5.00!!!!

04/25/2025

Dr. Madalyn Dalley, an amazing bilingual (English/Spanish) clinical and school psychologist at EIA, brings a wealth of knowledge for caregivers related to the special education process. Check out our newest blog:

As a parent, navigating the special education system within public school districts for a child who may have brain differences associated with neurodiversity such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and/or anxiety, can feel overwhelming. You may have questions about your child’s educational nee...

04/24/2025

Our team at Elevated Insights Assessment stands in solidarity with autistic individuals and celebrate the beauty of neurodiverse brain styles. As such we will not respond to rhetoric and we are committed to maintaining and supporting high standards which reflect ethical science and research.

Autism Society of Colorado has just released an amazing statement for which we are grateful.

04/17/2025

Did anyone happen to read the NY Times article last Sunday about ADHD? It has certainly gained attention and caused a lot of chatter. However as Testing Psychologists with expertise in identifying many neurodevelopment differences including ADHD, we found the article to be very misleading and misrepresentative.

One of our favorite magazines ADDitude Magazine apparently felt the same way. Check out their response here in Setting the Record Straight: